Registration
– Players will register individually, due to the
waiver of liability statement and the information pertaining to insurance. A player must be U18 or older to participate in the summer adult program. Players will select the division they wish
to play in and the team they want to participate on. Team captain or team manager will need to
indicate what division the team will be participating.

The
number of teams will be formed based on the registrations received
by the deadline of June 1st, for the league.

Players will be required to submit a current
headshot photo with their registration. If
a photo is not provided the registration will be deemed incomplete and the
player will not be added to the game roster until a photo is provided. Players may be added to a team after the
registration deadline only if roster space allows. A late fee of $15 will apply
to registrations received after the published deadline. A
player may register late (after the games begin) and be added to the team if a
roster spot is available, the full registration fee and the late fee will apply
to the registration.

Allplayers must be
registered, fees paid and listed on the roster prior to stepping on the
field play.

Late registrations will not be processed the night of the games.

NO WALK ON
PLAYERS OR DROP IN PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED DUE TO INSURANCE LIABILILITY REASONS.NO EXCEPTIONS.

a.
If
a non-registered player is discovered on a team, the team will forfeit the game
being played or the game already played and lose 2 points in the standings.

8v8 COED League –Minimum age is U18 or older. A minimum of 2 female players must be on
the field at all times, otherwise the team plays short. The maximum team roster is 16 players,
the minimum is 5 players.

a.
Women’s 24 & older
division- Recreational division
must be 24 or older. is ideal for the novice to intermediate female player but
open to any level of skill player. The
Women’s division, previously known as the ‘Mom’s’, is a purely recreational, non-competitive
division. All players must be 24 or
older, being a mom is not a prerequisite, however the majority of the players
have children or have friends that have children who play the game of soccer,
which sets the tone of the division.

1.
A
player who has played college soccer in the last 4 years is ineligible to
participate in this division.

2.
The team cannot consist of more than ¼ experienced players
(former college players)

b.
Women’s Open division
– Minimum age is currently being reviewed and will be revised shortly for the summer 2019 season. – no requirements or restrictions.

League Rules of Play - All Games shall be
played in accordance with FIFA laws of the game, except as specifically superseded by these
CSC rules.

8v8 Two 35-minute halves offside size #5 ball

5v5
Two 25-minute halves no offside size #5 ball.

Teams must check in
with the referee 15 minutes prior to the start of each game. The referee will verify players & jersey
numbers against the game roster and will verify any guest players for the
game. The official game card provided to the
referee will include the team roster of players and their photos. Guest players will need to provide proof of
their eligibility in the League. Player
card. A game ball will be provided by the club.

Team
Representative/Captain - Each team will be required to designate a Team representative/captain
(up to 2). The Team Captains are
responsible for verifying that the players on the side line are eligible to
play. If the player is not listed on the
roster they must have their player card to guest play.

1.
goals per player rule. A single player may not score more than 3
goals in a single game. The fourth goal
will not count. An indirect free kick
will be awarded to the opposing team from the spot where to goal scoring kick
was taken.

2.
If
a team is 6 points ahead of the other team, the team that is ahead in the score
must play short a player and cannot add a player until the other team scores.

The Women’s Open
Division
– no restrictions on the skill or experience
level.

Player
Equipment – all Players

Shoes & shin guards
must meet FIFA specifications. Shin
guards must be worn during a game.

No necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, or rings of any kind will be allowed.

Uniforms – Jerseys - All players on a team must wear similar jerseys of the
same color. Each jersey will have a number on the
back. Duplicated numbers are not allowed
within a team. Players will be associated with a number for the season. Verification of Jersey number with player
names on the roster will be done by the referee. T-shirts
or jerseys with sponsorship logos are allowed.
CSC reserves the right to refuse certain logos that CSC deems
inappropriate. If
a team does not have similar shirts with numbers, numbered training jerseys
will be available.

Substitutions

Unlimited
substitutions by either team may be made with the permission of the
referee, at the following times:

a) After a goal has been
scored

b) Prior to a goal kick

c) At the beginning of
the second half

d) Prior to own team’s throw-in. If the opposing team is ready and waiting at
the halfway line, they may also sub.

**Guest Players On occasion, a team may be short players due
to work schedules, vacation etc. Guest
players for a team will be allowed according to the following:

1.
A
Guest player must be invited to guest play for a team.

2.
A
Guest player must be a current registered
adult league player and provide verification of registration.

3.
The
Team Captain is responsible for verifying the guest player is a valid
registered player.

4.
Number
of guest players allowed is 2
in league play, semifinals and finals.
An additional guest player may be allowed when only 5 rostered players
are present for the game for Coed teams, 3 rostered players for Women’s.

5.
Guest
players can only be used if a team has
less than 3 subs on the sideline.

a. If a team’s rostered player arrives
after the start of the game and joins the game, the guest player must leave the
game if the number of subs on the sidelines exceeds 3 players.

6.
A
guest player who is not a registered player will cause the team to forfeit the
game and lose 2 points in the standings.

7.
Guest
player’s information needs to be added to the game card.

The
use of guest players is limited in order to have consistency of team players,
with the core of the team participating in the games.

Game
Forfeiture Ruling - Any
team not ready to play at the scheduled start time shall be granted a 10-minute grace period
but it will affect game length. A team
only needs to have the minimum number of players to start a game, which may
include guest players. The halves may be shortened to accommodate the late
start. Any team not ready to play at
the expiration of the grace period, shall be deemed to have forfeited the game,
and the opposing team will receive a 1-0 win.

Rescheduling – If a game is cancel
or postpone due to weather, the club will make every effort to reschedule the
game based on the availability of the regular league dates of play. (i.e. Monday, Tuesday or a Thursday) If a
regular league date is not available and a mutually agree date cannot be
decided on the game will be issued as a tie – 0-0.

On
occasion, a request is made to reschedule a game due to scheduling
conflicts. The request must be submitted
within a reasonable amount of time. Both
teams must agree on the rescheduled date otherwise the original scheduled date
stand and the forfeiture rule applies.

If a non-registered player is discovered to
be playing, the game will be stopped
and the team with the nonregistered player will forfeit the game and
lose 2 points in the standings. If a
non-registered player is discovered after the game has been played the team
will forfeit the game and lose 2 points in the standings.

Refund Policy – A full refund of fees is available if the
registration is requested to be cancelled before the registration due date for
the league. After the due date, a refund less $30 administrative fee will be
available. Once the schedule is posted, the membership/registration fee is nonrefundable.

Referee
- If
there is only one referee present and no assistants or one referee and one
assistant for a game, the referee will commence the match using a volunteer
linesman from one of the teams or both if 2 assistant referees are needed. Should the assistant referee(s) arrive at the
field, he shall enter the match at the appropriate break in play and the
volunteer linesman shall return to his team. Women’s 5v5 will only require 1 center
referee, offside rule will not be applied to the Women’s Division of 5v5.

Slide
Tackling & General Sliding. Slide tackling
(sliding and tackling a ball and an
opponent) in the immediate proximity of another player is not permitted at
any time and can result in a red card. Exception
for goalkeepers, as long as it is in their penalty area and is not feet/cleats-first.
Sliding for a ball without an opponent present is permitted.

Foul
& abusive language will not be tolerated.

Suspension
Guidelines - Red
Card violations may include but not limited to:

Serious Foul Play
- as determined by the referee

Foul and Abusive
language – as determined by the referee

Second
Cautionable offense

Violent Conduct
- can also result in suspension for
the current season and future seasons

A
minimum one game suspension is required for 2 yellow cards or 1 red card issued
during a single game.

A
one (1) game suspension for 4 yellow card offenses during the season will be
enforced. A player who has received 2 red cards or 6 yellow
cards in a season will serve a minimum of a 3 game suspension (serves 1 game
for the 1st red/4 yellow and a 2 game suspension for the 2nd
red/6 yellows). A player receiving 3 red
cards in a 9 month period will serve a minimum of a 1 year suspension from the date
of the last red card. The severity
and/or nature of the violation will determine if a longer suspension is
required. The suspension will
apply to the next game that they are rostered for, not as a guest player, and
they will not be able to quest play for a team until the suspension is served.

Periodically
the adult league committee will meet and review the cautions and sendoffs for
the season and determine if additional suspension or sanctions are
required. The Casper Soccer Club
reserves the right to impose a harsher suspension of a player depending on the
violation and the nature of the violation.

Scoring and Tie
Breakers:
Scores will be recorded and standing will be calculated after each game
played. Standing will be based on a 3-point
system. 3 points for a win, 1 point
for a tie and 0 points for a loss. Teams tied at the end of pool play will
advanced based on the following tie breakers.

1.
Head
to head

2.
Goals
against

3.
Goals
for

4.
Penalty
shootout

Games
played in the regular pool play may end in a tie. Games played in the playoffs & finals
will need a winner to advance. If teams
are tied at the end of regulation time, two 10 minute halves will be played. If teams are still tied at the end of over
time, teams will proceed with shots from the mark.

General

The Referee game
score card will serve as the official roster for the game and the official
game record.

USSF Certified
Referees will be contracted for the games.

The Casper Soccer
Club reserve the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the adult
league and its decisions will be final.

The CSC and its
board of directors and members are not responsible for the behavior of the
players, coaches and spectators, or for damages resulting from such
behavior, nor are they responsible for any injuries, which may occur to
the players, coaches and spectators as a result in their participation at
the adult league games.

Players
participating in the Adult League are participating at their own
risk.

Coaches, players
& spectators will remain at least 2 yards from the touchline.

Any player, coach
or spectator who, while participating in any adult league activity is
found to be in possession of illegal drugs, or weapons will be banned from
the adult league and the appropriate notification shall be given to the
local law enforcement authorities.

There will be
individual first place awards for the Adult League Champion team and
individual second place awards for the second place team. First place and
second place will be determined by playoff games & championship games
played at the end of the season for all divisions.

* Minimum age to participate is currently being review.

Community

As the Casper Youth Soccer Program continues to grow, we seek support from the Natrona County community and beyond. Donations and sponsorship's support: Players’ scholarships, Soccer equipment, Rewarding players for their hard work, Fields for practice, Equipment Storage

About Us

The Casper Soccer Club is located in the center of Wyoming in Casper. We provide recreational and competitive soccer programs for ages 4 to adult. The Home of the Casper Blades. CSC serves Casper and the surrounding areas.